Principal-Cradock Middle School

Portsmouth Public Schools • Portsmouth, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs difficult professional and administrative work in the administration and supervision of a school setting and its programs; primacy is given to serving as the instructional leader; maintains an atmosphere of mutual respect and courtesy while establishing high expectations of all employees and students; does related work as required. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Chief of Staff. Supervision is exercised over teaching and support staff.

Requirements

• Comprehensive knowledge of the practices, methods and techniques used in the administration and supervision of the a school principalship.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with and through others.
• Outstanding leadership and personal characteristics.
• Postgraduate Professional License with endorsements in administration and supervision preK-
• Can demonstrate knowledge of principles, practices, materials, and equipment used in modern a public school education setting and an ability to apply them to the needs of the school.
• Knowledge of current curriculum and instructional practices and trends.
• Knowledge of public school organization and administration.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate comprehensive secondary school instructional programs and co-curricular and extracurricular activities.
• Ability to plan, supervise, and evaluate the work of instructional and support personnel.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff, community, and the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining an effective educational program consistent with State and Federal guidelines and the philosophy, policies and goals of the School Board.
• Serves as the instructional leader in the building through a variety of activities.
• Confers and collaborates with the appropriate director relating to middle school programs.
• Plans, organizes and directs the implementation of specific needs of school and school activities.
• Delegates specific instructional and non-instructional responsibilities to appropriate individuals.
• Evaluates all professional employees and supervises the evaluation of classified employees.
• Provides leadership and direction in school - based staff development programs.
• Maintains accurate records and reports of financial dealings pertaining to the school.
• Supervises the preparation and maintenance of all school reports and records.
• Establishes and maintains an effective system of communication with employees, students and the community.
• Serves on division-wide, regional and State committees as necessary.
• Promote the M/WBE Program and M/WBE participation in the contracting and procurement activities of their schools or departments.
• Integrate the M/WBE Program components into procurement practices and processes.
• Ensure M/WBE Program compliance within the schools and departments.
• Develop and implement strategies to achieve the annual and project participation goals established by the M/WBE Program.
• Monitor and report minority and women business participation as required by M/WBE Program Policy.
• Participate in annual goal-setting process.
• Performs related tasks as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal